Farm Journal Part 1: The Crossroads
There’s a moment when everything shifts.
Not all at once—but slowly, quietly, and then all at once.
In this first Farm Journal entry on The Agri-Tourist Podcast, I’m stepping into that moment. The moment where the conversations, the curiosity, the exploration—it all starts to turn into something real.
Because up until now, this journey has been about learning. Asking questions. Talking to farmers. Understanding the landscape of agriculture and agritourism.
And now… it’s about stepping in.
From Curiosity to Commitment
This past year has been about following something I couldn’t ignore.
Agriculture has always been there for me—something I come back to, no matter where I am or what I’m doing. And the podcast became my way of exploring that. Of listening. Of learning.
“Agriculture was always at the core… it always kind of comes back to me.”
But there’s a difference between being interested in something… and choosing it.
And this is where that shift happened.
When the Opportunity Finds You
I spent a lot of time asking:
Do I start my own farm again?
Do I lease land?
Where does this actually go?
And like so many things on this journey—what I thought I was looking for wasn’t exactly what found me.
A 300+ year-old farm in Massachusetts reached out.
Not just any opportunity—but one rooted in history, family, and a deep commitment to keeping land in agriculture.
“We need to find the right resources… because we do believe in retaining the land for farming.”
And that matters.
Because that’s not always the choice being made today.
Seeing the Opportunity Others Might Miss
What stood out to me immediately wasn’t just the farm—it was the potential.
The kind of potential that comes from looking at a business not just for what it is… but for what it could become.
“There’s so much low-hanging fruit… to take the business to the next level.”
From retail to customer experience, agritourism to community engagement—this is where my background, my experience, and my curiosity all start to intersect.
And that’s when you know you’re onto something.
Agritourism: More Than an Experience
As I’ve gone deeper into this space, one thing has become clear:
Agritourism isn’t just about bringing people to a farm.
It’s about what happens when they get there.
“It’s about connection… community… and education.”
And that’s the piece that continues to pull me in.
Because if you can create that connection—even in a small way—you’ve planted something.
A seed that might grow into understanding, appreciation, and support for agriculture.
Navigating the Unknown
Here’s the truth:
I don’t have all the answers.
And for the first time—I’m okay with that.
This opportunity means temporarily relocating. Stepping out of my routine. Leaving the comfort of home and stepping into something new.
It’s exciting.
It’s uncomfortable.
And it’s exactly where I need to be.
The Personal Side of the Journey
What doesn’t always get talked about is what this kind of decision looks like personally.
Family.
Responsibility.
Time.
The push and pull between staying where you’re needed—and stepping into something for yourself.
“This is a season… and I need to do this for me.”
And that’s not always easy.
But it’s real.
Final Reflection: Stepping In
If there’s one thing this moment represents, it’s this:
The shift from thinking… to doing.
From exploring… to committing.
From asking questions… to becoming part of the answer.
This is just the beginning.
And I don’t know exactly where it leads—but I know I’m on the path.
Closing Thought
Sometimes the hardest step isn’t starting from scratch.
It’s stepping into something when you don’t have it all figured out.
But maybe that’s the point.
Click here to listen to the full Farm Journal Episode 1 on the Agri-Tourist Podcast.